First News Media

https://firstdaily.ng/
First News Media is an independent Nigerian digital news organisation that operates the sister platforms First News Online and First Daily Nigeria. Published by First Media Network Limited, it reports national stories across politics, business, education, health, sports and entertainment, with a stated commitment to factual, unbiased reporting and strong newsroom ethics. The newsroom also runs a video arm, First News TV, and produces original long-form work; recent output includes “The Niger Delta of Our Dreams,” a documentary exploring environmental damage and the social and economic costs of oil extraction in the South‑South. Editorial leadership includes chairman Daniel Iworiso‑Markson and acting editor Ebere Ndukwu, supported by regional desks such as a South‑South bureau. In March 2024, then general editor Segun Olatunji was abducted by officers linked to the Defence Intelligence Agency and released after nearly two weeks; he resigned in May 2024 following a dispute over a published apology and retraction. The episode spotlighted the pressures facing investigative reporting in Nigeria and kept the outlet in the national conversation on press freedom. Through daily updates, explainers and documentary storytelling, First News Media serves readers who want credible coverage of Nigerian public life, culture and governance.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Lagos, Nigeria
Year the organization started publishing:
2020
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
National

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Type of content produced by theme:
Education
Politics
Lifestyle
Entertainment and culture
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Social media platforms
Podcast

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
3,600
Twitter number of followers:
147
Instagram number of followers:
834
YouTube number of followers:
165
Tiktok number of followers:
1,029

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
1
Founders:
Daniel Mackson
Directors:
Ebere Ndukwu

Team

Full-time employees:
8
Part-time employees:
5
Freelancers or consultants:
5
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit

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